Ministries

Coordinates the work of the Office of the President, the Council of Ministers and government-wide policy implementation.

Hon. Khadar Hussein Abdi (Looge) · Minister of the Presidency

Conducts the foreign relations of the Republic of Somaliland, leads the pursuit of international recognition, coordinates diplomatic missions and representative offices abroad, and delivers consular, visa and document authentication services.

Hon. Abdirahman Dahir Adan (Bakaal) · Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Prepares and executes the national budget, manages public revenue, expenditure and financial policy.

Hon. Abdillahi Hassan Adan Awaale · Minister of Finance and Economic Development

Protects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic and oversees the national armed forces.

Hon. Mohamed Yusuf Ali Ahmed (Ilkacase) · Minister of Defense and Security

Maintains public order and internal security, oversees the police force and civil protection.

Hon. Abdalla Mohamed Arab (Sandheere) · Minister of Internal Security

Advances the rule of law, legal reform, legal aid and the administration of correctional services.

Hon. Yoonis Ahmed Yoonis Muhumed · Minister of Justice

Supports regional and district administrations, urban planning and municipal service delivery.

Hon. Hassan Ahmed Duale (Macallin) · Minister of Local Government and Urban Development

Leads national health policy, hospitals, primary health care, disease prevention and medicine regulation.

Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi (Wahan) · Minister of Health Development

Oversees basic, secondary, technical and higher education, curriculum, examinations and teacher development.

Prof. Ismail Yusuf Duale (Guuleed) · Minister of Education, Training and Science

Delivers public infrastructure, land administration, building standards and housing programmes.

Hon. Hussein Ahmed Aydiid Warsame · Minister of Public Works, Land and Housing

Plans and maintains the national road network and regulates land transport.

Hon. Osman Ibrahim Nuur (Af-gaab) · Minister of Transport and Road Development

Develops electricity, renewable energy, petroleum and mineral resources and their regulation.

Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre (Rooble) · Minister of Energy and Minerals

Prepares the National Development Plan, coordinates development partners and monitors delivery.

Hon. Kaltuun Sh. Hassan Abdi (Madar) · Minister of National Planning and Development

Develops the fisheries sector, protects marine resources and licenses fishing activity along the Gulf of Aden coast.

Hon. Ali Jama Farah (Buureed) · Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources

Expands access to safe water, manages water resources and drought response.

Hon. Abubakar Abdirahman Good (Wacays) · Minister of Water Resources

Promotes employment, labour rights, social protection and the welfare of families, children and persons with disabilities.

Hon. Milgo Mohamed Elmi (Sambalooshe) · Minister of Employment, Social Affairs and Family

Supports crop production, food security, irrigation and agricultural research and extension.

Mudane Adan Geeddi Qayaad · Minister of Agricultural Development

Develops the livestock economy, animal health, export quality and rural livelihoods.

Oversees civil aviation policy, airspace management and the development of national airports.

Hon. Fuad Ahmed Nuh Nuur · Minister of Aviation and Airport Development

Communicates government policy, supports public media, heritage and cultural development.

Hon. Barkhad Jama Batuun · Minister of Information, Public Awareness and Culture

Protects the environment, forests and wildlife and leads climate adaptation and resilience.

Hon. Abdillahi Osman Jama (Geel-jire) · Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Empowers young people through skills, employment pathways, sports and recreation.

Hon. Axmed-Yasiin Maxamed Faarax · Minister of Youth and Sports

Leads digital transformation, telecommunications regulation, e-government and data policy.

Hon. Jamaal Mohamed Jama · Minister of Communications and Technology

Attracts and facilitates domestic and foreign investment and improves the business environment.

Hon. Said Mohamed Buraale · Minister of Investment

Regulates trade, consumer protection, standards, business registration and tourism development.

Hon. Abdirahman Hassan Nuh (Furre) · Minister of Trade and Tourism

Oversees religious affairs, mosques, endowments, Hajj and Umrah arrangements.

Hon. Abdillahi Dahir Jama · Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments